Principal's Report - Glen Waverley South Primary School
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29th July 2021 Principal’s Report Welcome back everyone! After yet another challenging lockdown it is so great to have children back at school from yesterday. They were clearly missing their friends and teachers and it was fantastic to see the smiles on their faces and how they re-engaged with their peers. We really do appreciate your support, understanding and patience throughout all transitioning periods, not just this latest lockdown. The sad reality is this last lockdown may not be the last we see before the year is out. Whatever transpires, please be assured that we will continue to do everything within our means to support our students’ learning and wellbeing, and to support our community. We always evaluate our remote learning program after each lockdown and discuss ways that we can improve on previous experiences, and we welcome your feedback to help us in this endeavour. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us, whether it’s to provide feedback, to seek support, to offer support or any other matter you wish to discuss that will assist all of us during this pandemic. Please continue to monitor all Compass notifications to keep abreast of all of the latest communications from the school and/or the Department of Education. School Council Last Tuesday, School Council met and approved and endorsed the school’s Graduation, Junior School Council, Property, Student Sponsorship and Uniform policies. All policies can be accessed on our website. We also approved and endorsed the GWSPS Snow Trip excursion coming up later on in the term. Child Safety Glen Waverley South Primary School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making. GWSPS has a commitment to zero tolerance of child abuse. We support and respect all children as well as our staff and volunteers. GWSPS is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people feel safe, and their voices are heard when decisions are made that affect their lives. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability. We want all children at this school to be safe, happy and empowered. Every person involved in GWSPS has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make. We have legal and moral obligations, which we follow rigorously, to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety. GWSPS’s Child Safety Policies can be viewed on our school website. Parents can access important information regarding Child Safety via the following link. https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/safety/Pages/child-protection.aspx Glen Waverley South Primary School ABN: 49 140 012 401 Whites Lane, Glen Waverley, 3150 Tel: 03 9560 6371 / Fax: 03 9561 5448 Email: glen.waverley.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au Principal: Mr Con Vellios Web: www.gwsps.vic.edu.au / Facebook: www.facebook.com/GWSPS Assistant Principal: Miss Clare Read
Principal’s Report (continued)
Foundation 100 Days of School
Tomorrow will mark the 100th day of school for our Foundation students. Students will participate in a variety
of activities based around the number ‘100’. Thank you to Miss Vaudeau and Miss O’Connor for organising
the activities on this special occasion!
We congratulate all of our wonderful Foundation students and acknowledge the efforts of our amazing
Foundation staff who have supported and nurtured our students throughout this early part of their schooling
life, literally setting up a solid foundation for their ongoing learning and wellbeing.
Student Of The Week Awards
Students nominated in week 1 for a Student of the Week award will receive their certificates at assembly this
Friday 30th July at 2.40pm. All parents and guardians are invited to join via WebEx. Please use the following
link to watch: https://eduvic.webex.com/meet/cakar.filiz.f
Alternatively, enter the meeting room number: 575 797 249
Capital Works Project at GWSPS
Having completed the first phase of our Asset Management Plan (AMP1) last week we finalised the selection
process of appointing an architect. I am delighted to announce that SIBLING Architecture are the successful
tenderers for the design of our new/upgraded school. SIBLING boast many years’ experience in Education
Design. One of the things that impressed me most about their presentation was their innovation and vision.
Following their appointment, we are effectively commencing the second phase of the Asset Management
Plan (AMP2). A Project Control Group (PCG) consisting of a Project Officer from the Victorian School Building
Authority (VSBA), representatives from the school, and representatives from the region, will now be formed
and work closely with the architect who will act as an advisor to this group. I will continue to update you on
the various stages of the project as we work our way through this very exciting time for our school
community.
Planned Maintenance Program Fund
You may recall that during our Facilities Evaluation in 2018 and in the subsequent Condition Assessment
Report, there were priority 1 and priority 2 defects that were identified. We did receive funding last year
and did complete most, if not all, of the priority 1 and 2 listed defects. Some with funded money, and some
with school money. At the time of the evaluation, there were a few specialist assessments which were yet
to be assessed, namely roofing and windows. We have since had the roof and windows inspected and on
the 23rd June this year, I was notified that $45,000 has been allocated to our school to address these specialist
assessed defects. Great news!
Education State Principals’ Conference
Miss Read and I will be attending the Education State Principals’ Conference next Tuesday 3rd August. This is
the first of 2 sessions, which will both be virtual. The second session is scheduled for September 2nd. Some
of the speakers will include Professor John Hattie - Laureate Professor, Melbourne Graduate School of
Education, University of Melbourne, whose presentation will focus on what we have learnt in education and
how can we apply our new learning; and Dr Ben Palmer – CEO GENOS, will present on leading, empowering
and thriving with emotional intelligence. These are but 2 of the many speakers and presentations we are
looking forward to participating in and learning from.
Con Vellios
Principal
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Messages From Our School Council President
Thank You
On behalf of the School Council and School Community, I would like to thank
all the staff of GWSPS, for their ongoing commitment to the teaching,
learning, and development goals of our students and children. It is important
to acknowledge the ongoing dedication and commitment of the staff during
this 5th lockdown in Victoria which has led to another episode of remote
teaching and learning. This is a time of change and new experiences for both
staff and students and it can be a challenging time for all of us.
The school community thanks the staff for their resilience, ability to flex their working environments, juggle
their own family commitments and support our students."
Principal’s Day
Friday 6th August 2021 is Principals' Day. Principals’ Day, initiated and supported by the Victorian Principals
Association (VPA), is an opportunity to recognise the valuable work performed by the Principal and Assistant
Principal of our school.
On behalf of the staff and community of GWSPS, I would like to thank our Principal, Con Vellios, and
Assistant Principal, Clare Read for their tireless work and dedication to our school. With their positive and
enthusiastic leadership, they guide the staff and students to ensure our school is a vibrant and stimulating
place of learning. Throughout their working day, Con and Clare meet with teachers, support staff, students,
parents, and volunteers. They spend time discussing concerns, lesson plans, assisting with goal development,
and overseeing the school's development.
This year, due to the COVID Pandemic, the leadership and support Clare and Con are providing to GWSPS is
no exception. There is so much new learning for everyone and new ways to guide and mentor staff. We are
very fortunate at GWSPS that our children and staff have such dedicated and caring role models to lead our
school. Thank you for your guidance and leadership and ongoing commitment to GWSPS.
Kathryn Amerasekera
School Council President
FRIDAY
6 AUGUST
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Dates to Remember
July 2021
Thursday 29th Masterclass – select Lv 5/6 students – To be rescheduled.
Subway Lunch Day – POSTPONED
Last Day to consent and pay for Foundation 100 Days of School Celebration.
Friday 30th Foundation 100 Days of School Celebration.
August 2021
Wednesday 4th JSC Activity – Olympic Dress Day.
School Rock Band Rehearsals.
Thursday 6th 3/4 RESPECT Assembly Performance.
Tuesday 10th Due - Subway orders for Thursday 12/08/21 to be submitted by 9am.
Lv 3/4 & 5/6 ICAS Writing assessment – select students.
Wednesday 11th Lv 3/4 & 5/6 ICAS Digital Technologies assessment – select students.
School Rock Band Rehearsals.
Thursday 12th Subway Lunch Day – No late orders.
Friday 13th 1/2T RESPECT Assembly Performance.
Last Day to submit applications for Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund for 2021.
Monday 16th Lv 2 ICAS English assessment – select students.
Last Day to consent for Lv 5/6 Rescheduled Swimming Lessons.
Tuesday 17th School Council Meeting.
Wednesday 18th Lv 3/4 & 5/6 ICAS English assessment – select students.
School Rock Band Rehearsals.
Friday 20th 1/2S RESPECT Assembly Performance.
Monday 23rd Lv 5/6 Swimming Lessons.
Tuesday 24th Lv 5/6 Swimming Lessons.
Lv 3/4 & 5/6 ICAS Science Assessment – select students.
Lv 5/6 ICAS Spelling Assessment.
Wednesday 25th Book Week Character Parade.
Lv 3/4 & 5/6 ICAS Spelling Bee Assessment – select students.
Monday 30th Lv 2, 3/4 & 5/6 ICAS Mathematics Assessment – select students.
*Please note that the above dates can also be viewed in your Compass Calendar
Please note that all events will be subject to change.
Events can only go ahead in line with DET guidelines.
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Dates to Remember
Rescheduled Events
Subway Lunch Day Next scheduled Subway day will be Thursday 12/8/21.
All currently lodged orders will go towards this new date.
Lv 3/4 Melbourne Walks excursion Postponed until later Term 3. Date to be confirmed.
Payments will carry over, however consent for new date will
be required.
Pancake Day Postponed until later Term 3. Date to be confirmed.
Payments will carry over.
Lv 5/6 Hoop Time To Be Advised.
Lv 5/6 Museums excursion Postponed. New date to be confirmed. Payments will carry
over, however consent for new date will be required.
Lv 5/6 Reptile Encounters incursion Postponed. New date to be confirmed. Payments will carry
over, however consent for new date will be required.
Lv 5/6 Master Class To be rescheduled.
Whole School Disco To be reassessed/rescheduled Term 4.
Whole School Production “Ella & Fella” To be rescheduled Term 4. New date to be advised.
Music Lessons Contact your music lesson provider for further information.
Victorian School Holidays and Term Dates
Period Start Date Finish Date Length
Term 3, 2021 Monday, 12 July 2021 Friday, 17 September 2021 10 weeks
School Holidays Saturday, 18 September 2021 Sunday, 3 October 2021
Term 4, 2021 Monday, 4 October 2021 1.30pm Friday, 17 December 2021 11 weeks
School Holidays Saturday, 18 December 2021 Sunday, 30 January 2022
Students start
Term 1, 2022 Friday, 8 April 2022 11 weeks
Monday, 31 January 2022
School Holidays Saturday, 9 April 2022 Monday, 25 April 2022
Term 2, 2022 Tuesday, 26 April 2022 Friday, 24 June 2022 9 weeks
School Holidays Saturday, 25 June 2022 Sunday, 10 July 2022
Term 3, 2022 Monday, 11 July 2022 Friday, 16 September 2022 10 weeks
School Holidays Saturday, 17 September 2022 Sunday, 2 October 2022
Term 4, 2022 Monday, 3 October 2022 Tuesday, 20 December 2022 11 weeks
School Holidays Wednesday, 21 December 2022 Sunday, 29 January 2023
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Foundation 2022 Enrolments
Time To Enrol
We are now finalising our enrolments for Foundation 2022. If you
have a child born between 1st May 2016 and 30th April 2017, now
is the time to enrol. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our
school website. https://www.gwsps.vic.edu.au/enrol-now
Parents are encouraged to submit enrolment forms via the school email,
glen.waverley.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au or in person. If you have any questions pertaining to
enrolment, please call the office. Ph (03) 9560 6371.
Transition Program
Our Foundation transition program helps students to become
familiar with the teachers and other students, and plays an
important part in the transition from preschool to school. Below are
the scheduled dates and times for this program. For further
information regarding this program, please contact the office on
ph: (03) 9560 6371.
DATE STUDENT SESSION PARENT SESSION
Friday 10 Sept 2.30pm – 3.15pm
th
Come & Explore
Friday 15th Oct 2.30pm - 3.15pm Story Time
Friday 29th Oct 2.30pm - 3.15pm Fun & Games Preparing your child for school
Friday 12th Nov 2.30pm – 3.15pm Marvellous Maths Supporting your child’s learning
Friday 26 Nov 2.30pm – 3.15pm
th
Cut & Paste
Monday 6th Dec 6.30pm – 7.30pm Parent Information Evening
Tuesday 7 Dec 9.00am – 11.00am
th
Orientation Morning
Get Active Kids Voucher Program
Does your child love sport and being active? Does your family have a Health Care Card or Pensioner
Concession Card? You may be eligible for up to $200 to put towards the cost of your child’s participation in
physical activities.
The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and
active recreation activities.
Under the program, children may be eligible to receive up to $200 to help with the cost of membership and
registration fees, uniforms, and equipment.
Special consideration also applies for children named on their own Australian Government Health Care Card
or residing in care services as well as temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants, or
international students.
Applications for vouchers in round two of the program close at 5pm Friday 30 July.
For eligibility requirements and to apply, visit the Get Active Victoria website.
https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/
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Parent Action Required
Camps Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF)
To support schools through COVID-19 restrictions, the Department has extended the deadline for schools to
submit Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) applications to Friday 13 August.
The CSEF helps eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
Families with a valid means-tested concession card, such as a Veterans Affairs Gold Card, Centrelink Health
Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, as well as temporary foster parents, are eligible to apply. There is
also a special consideration category for asylum seeker and refugee families.
The means-tested concession cards must be valid on either:
• the first day of Term 1 (Wednesday 27 January 2021)
• the first day of Term 2 (Monday 19 April 2021)
• the first day of Term 3 (Monday 12 July 2021).
CSEF application forms are available at the office. Please note that a signed copy of your Concession
Card must be attached to your form when lodging at the office.
Student Absences
Parents are reminded that student absences should be recorded on Compass, using the “Add Attendance
note” tab on the front page of the Parent Compass account, or via the Attendance tab in the student profile
section. These Notes can be done in advance of appointments or on the day of illness, as well as after a
notification of absence.
If a student is arriving late or leaving early, students should be reminded to check in or out from the school
office. This is vital for the school to maintain its duty of care in knowing students are onsite or not, particularly
in case of emergency, as well as attendance data reporting for the Department of Education and Training.
Updating Parent and Student Details
This week all students Levels F-5 will have brought home Student Enrolment Information Forms. Please read
these forms and verify that we have accurate details for you and your child. Important details, which may
affect school funding, are occupational changes (eg. change of occupation or employment status) which may
have occurred since your child commenced at GWSPS. If there has been a change in parent/guardian details
such as addresses, phone numbers, contact email, or emergency contacts, please make the amendments on
the forms, sign and return to the school office so we can update our enrolment system.
Please return forms signed even if there are no changes, so that we know that our data is correct.
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ICAS Assessments 2021 Update
Despite COVID-19 setbacks, ICAS is committed to ensuring all
schools and students have the opportunity to take part in ICAS 2021.
There has been a change to the ICAS Writing test. It has been moved
to 5th Oct – 15th Oct 2021. This means the previously advertised
window of 9th – 13th August is now cancelled.
All the other ICAS Assessments will be held as per the scheduled dates in Term 3. Should we have another
lockdown then extra sitting windows might be available in Term 4.
Official Sitting Dates
SUBJECT Year 2 Years 3 /4 Years 5 /6
ICAS Science N.A. Tues 24th August Tues 24th August
ICAS Digital Technologies N.A. Wed 11th August Wed 11th August
ICAS English Monday 16th August Wed 18th August Wed 18th August
ICAS Mathematics Monday 30th August Mon 30th August Mon 30th August
ICAS Spelling Bee N.A. Wed 25th August Wed 25th August
ICAS Writing N.A. To Be Advised To Be Advised
If you have any further questions, please contact Sue White or class teachers or ICAS directly.
phone: 1800 940 633
https://www.unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/educational-assessments/products/icas-assessments/
Susan White
Literacy Leader
& ICAS Coordinator
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Maths Matters
Mathletics
We encourage all students to access their Mathletics account at
home or at school. It is a great resource to help students practise
their Maths skills in an interactive way using technology. If your
child does not have access to the internet at home to use
Mathletics, arrangements can be made with your child’s teacher
so they can access Mathletics at school.
Gold certificates are awarded automatically through the Mathletics system and are awarded fortnightly at
Friday assemblies. The following students have recently earned GOLD certificates:
Second GOLD Joshdeep M 1/2C
Sixth GOLD Mikayla Z 6T
These students will be presented with their GOLD certificates at tomorrow’s school assembly.
Mathletics Top 5s
TOP 5 CLASSES TOP 5 STUDENTS
Class Activity Points Student Activity Points
3/4L 35,240 Zoe L 12,980
5R 32,140 Emma A 6,750
5D 31,220 Patrick Y 6,690
6T 28,340 Louis H 5,260
1/2G 22,530 Roger D 5,040
Maths Olympiad
The Maths Olympiad team have worked hard on the first 4 contests, using a range of strategies to attempt
challenging problems. There is one more contest remaining for the year.
Contest 5: 8th September
Danielle Reining
Numeracy Coordinator
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Japanese
Word of the Week
The Japanese Captains introduce the ‘Word of the Week’ to all students at assembly every Friday. Children
are encouraged to use the word/phrase as much as possible during the following week. Each week students
who have proved they can use the ‘Word of the Week’ to either the Japanese captains or Manzaki Sensei will
go into the draw to win house points.
By asking your child to tell you the ‘Word of the Week’ each week, you not only encourage him/her to use
Japanese language at home, but you also have the opportunity to learn parts of the language too!
‘Word of the Week’ this week: げんき！(ge n ki !) which means, ‘I’m fine’, ‘I’m happy’ or ‘I feel
energetic!’. If you say げんき? (ge n ki ?) with intonations going up towards to the end of the word, this
means asking someone, ‘Are you feeling well?’, ‘How are you?’ I hope lots of children feel
げんき through the week!
Miyuki Manzaki
Japanese Teacher
COMING SOON!
Glen Waverley South PS Musical Production 2021
Kel Watson Theatre, Forest Hill College
Due to lockdown, this year’s Musical Production has been delayed until Term 4.
Ticketing information coming soon.
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29th July 2021Junior School Council (JSC)
Pancake Day
Unfortunately, we have had to reschedule the JSC Pancake Day
again. We will notify you as soon as we confirm a new date. All
orders paid for will roll over. Once a new date has been set, we will
give you time to place orders, if you have not already done so.
Thank you to the parent helpers whose forms we have already received. We will confirm with you when the
new date has been finalised.
Olympic Dress Up Day
Next Wednesday 4th August we are going to have a dress up day to celebrate the Olympics! This will not be
a fundraiser, no need to bring a gold coin, we have other fundraising events later this term. Students can
either dress up as their favourite Olympic sport or wear the colours of their country.
Fundraising News
Subway Day Lunches
Thank you for continuing to support Subway Lunch Days. Our next Subway Lunch
Day will be Thursday 12th August. Please make sure you place your orders at the
office by 9am Tuesday 10th August.
School Disco – To Be Advised
Unfortunately, the current restrictions do not allow for us to progress with the School Disco
on Friday 13th August. We will now reassess the rescheduling of the Disco for some time in
term 4. Please stay tuned for further updates!
Father’s Day Stall
Restrictions allowing, our next major fundraising event will be the Father’s Day
stall on Friday 3rd September.
More information will be communicated closer to the date.
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School Crossing Supervisors Required
We are seeking dedicated individuals to work as School Crossing Supervisors located within the City of
Monash. These areas include: Mulgrave, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Clayton, Ashwood, and
surrounding areas.
Ongoing Positions with a great hourly rate, providing full training and full
uniform.
Safety in the community is a priority. If this is you, please call Xavier
(03) 8561 8896 or email your interest to mulgrave-recruiters@chandlermacleod.com for further
assistance.
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